Game Update Train Sim World 6 Update Notes - April 2nd 2026

Hello everyone,

Today, we're releasing a patch for the Frankenbahn: Stuttgart - Heilbronn AddOn.

Please allow up to 24 hours for the patch to arrive on your system. Some systems may update in standby mode without your notice.

Full Changelog
Frankenbahn: Stuttgart - Heilbronn

• Added multiple new virtual destinations for AI displays
• Shortened “Bietigheim Bissingen” to “Bietigheim” on PIS to prevent overflow.
• Updated signal F832 to correctly show Zs7 in “Trackside Recovery”
• Adjusted signals and stopping distances at Schwabstraße so 2 and 3 car S Bahn sets fit without blocking
• Fixed shunt signal at Stuttgart Hbf blocking S Bahn services
• Fixed areas of poor night lighting across the route
• Fixed footstep and level crossing audio at two crossings
• Removed snow under tracks and cleaned grass in road areas.
• Removed platform numbers from Tief platforms 101/102 (not used IRL).

Timetable Updates

• Added BR 423 to all Stuttgart lines
• Fixed incorrect platform assignments causing routing issues
• Added mint coaches to RE services (random mix of red + mint)
• Added silver coaches as sub variants for N Wagens
• Added mint 628s instead of red
• ICE 3 now uses red stripe instead of eco green
• Updated S Bahn PIS logic (e.g., S5 yard → Bietigheim now shows “Schwabstraße”)

Scenario Designer

• Added new mint livery scenario designer formations

BR 423

• Implemented onboard announcements
• Removed opening alarms; replaced closing alarms with accurate versions
• Updated door closing alarms to match visual indicators
• Cab wipers now use the correct existing weather glass
• Fixed issues with LODs in interior/exteriors to improve visuals
• Added missing PIS Manager service registration (fixes short/full name behaviour)
  • Example: The 423 PIS will now use the short names which will look like:
    • S4 Schwabstraße
    • S5 Schwabstraße
    • S5 Bietigheim
    • S6 Schwabstraße

N Wagens

• Added Mint livery variant
• Disabled PZB brightness indicator
• Replaced horn loop audio with a seamless version

Wittenberger Cab Car

• Updated texture compression to reduce memory usage
• Added battery voltage meter animation

BR 111

• Added instrument dimmer bindings
• Added German character glyphs for PIS displays

BR 140

• Corrected cab spelling errors on desk and gauges

BNrdzf Cab Car

• Fixed dimmer so brightness updates correctly
• Updated train line power logic to work with both cable types